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Breaking Down Barriers: How Allies Can Fight LGBTQ+ Discrimination

Being an ally goes beyond passive support; it involves active participation in creating an inclusive and equitable society. Here are some actionable steps allies can take to fight LGBTQ+ discrimination effectively.

Libby Winkler
4 min readJun 5, 2024
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Breaking Down Barriers: How Allies Can Fight LGBTQ+ Discrimination

In today’s world, where progress in LGBTQ+ rights has been made, discrimination still persists.

As allies, we play a crucial role in supporting the LGBTQ+ community and fighting against discrimination. Being an ally goes beyond passive support; it involves active participation in creating an inclusive and equitable society. Here are some actionable steps allies can take to fight LGBTQ+ discrimination effectively.

Educate Yourself

The first step in being an effective ally is to educate yourself about LGBTQ+ issues, history, and terminology.

Understanding the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community helps in recognizing discrimination when it occurs. Resources such as books, documentaries, podcasts, and websites can provide valuable…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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